[Dixielandjazz] GINNY LUETJE

[Larry Garrett]

I had the pleasure to get to know Ginny a few years ago.  She showed up at a couple of gigs our band played in the St. Louis area.  Later we got to play with her in the Trad Jazz Camp in New Orleans.  


She and her husband Don were fun, down to earth and full of life.  She was shy about her own talents, but her passion for the music and for teaching kids to learn the banjo was both inspiring and touching.  


I'm glad I had the opportunity to play for her, get to know her and then, perform with her.  She was one of a kind.  Rest in peace, Ginny.  Although that's tough with all of those banjos playing.


Larry Garrett
KC Clarinet



-----Original Message-----
From: Janie McCue Lynch <janie39 at socal.rr.com>
To: Larry Garrett <lrg4003 at aol.com>
Cc: 'Stephen G Barbone' <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>; Dixieland Jazz Mailing List <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Wed, Nov 14, 2012 6:09 pm
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] GINNY LUETJE


Many of you may remember Ginny Luetje, "Banjo Ginny," who contributed often
to this list in times past.   Ginny was a retired R.N. and Music Therapist,
and a banjo player who loved the music and established a group of St. Louis
youngsters to give them banjo instructions. Many of you may also know that
she has been battling cancer for some time. 

 

Per her husband, Don, Ginny passed away peacefully at her home today. 

 

Services are Saturday, in Kirkwood, MO.  In lieu of flowers, contributions
can be sent to:  St. Louis Senior Dog Project, 7488 Rivermont Trail, House
Springs, MO 63051

 

Ginny so loved the music.  Her husband said that earlier this month,  Bob
Lord's Dixie Rhythm Kings held a dixieland concert in the family living
room, which Ginny thoroughly enjoyed. 

 

Rest in Peace, dear Ginny. 

 

Jane Lynch

Janie39 at socal.rr.com

 

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